Because sometimes the most terrifying mask... is a convincing smile. Some people fake a résumé. Others fake an entire life. Throughout history, there have always been individuals who took deception to a disturbing art form. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill liars—they’re professional identity thieves, shapeshifters, and social infiltrators. Some conned governments. Some performed surgeries without medical degrees. One even pretended to be a Rockefeller—because why not shoot for the stars? What drives a person to step out of their skin and into someone else’s? The answer isn’t just crime. It’s dark psychology. Let’s unravel five cases where manipulation, charm, and a complete lack of conscience took center stage—and society applauded… until it didn’t. 1. Frank Abagnale – The Boy Who Outsmarted the World Before turning 21, Frank Abagnale had successfully impersonated: A Pan Am pilot A pediatric doctor A lawyer A university professor No formal training. Just confidence, forged chec...